Passengers injured on Virgin Blue flight due to turbulence
2011-02-01 09:50:19
Virgin Blue confirmed two passengers and two cabin crew have suffered minor injuries after their plane hit turbulence en route to Melbourne of Australia on Tuesday morning.
100 dogs in Canada killed after business slows
2011-02-01 09:36:44
An organization that fights animal abuse is calling the slaughter of 100 sled dogs by an outdoor adventure company in British Columbia a bloodbath and police are investigating.
Egypt protesters persevere
2011-02-01 07:37:50
Protesters were camped out in central Cairo on Monday and vowed to stay until they had toppled President Hosni Mubarak, whose fate appeared to hang on the military as pressure mounted from the street and abroad.
Ancient Andean deity brings 'wealth'
2011-01-31 07:54:43
The pursuit of wealth and riches can take different forms, but many Andean people place their faith in a tiny, smiling ancient deity who is said to arrive festooned with gifts, food and cash.
Australia braces for cyclones
2011-01-31 07:54:43
Flood-shattered Australia braced for further downpours on Sunday as two tropical cyclones hammered toward the devastated northeast, threatening further misery for already submerged towns.
Hundreds of looters arrested in Egypt
2011-01-30 19:02:07
Egypt's arm forces said on Sunday they have arrested hundreds of thugs and outlaws who have been looting and damaging public and private property across the country.
Thousands of Egyptian prisoners escape from prison
2011-01-30 17:43:20
Thousands of prisoners escaped from the Wadi Natrun facility in north of Cairo amid the nationwid riots.
99% of votes support secession of southern Sudan
2011-01-30 15:07:22
98.83 percent of votes cast in the southern Sudan referendum support a secession of the autonomous region from Sudan.
Protests continue in Egypt
2011-01-30 14:11:10
Egypt continued to see thousands of protesters defy the curfew on Jan 29, insisting President Hosni Mubarak step down.
Year of the Rabbit inspires Canadian stamp designer
2011-01-30 08:34:28
TORONTO - Celebration, playfulness and prosperity are the three words Paul Haslip, a Canadian stamp designer, used to describe his new piece - a postage stamp to mark the coming Lunar New Year of the Rabbit.
Looters smash treasures, mummies in Egyptian Museum
2011-01-30 06:56:07
Looters broke into the Cairo museum housing the world's greatest collection of Pharaonic treasures.
Mubarak says has ordered govt to step down
2011-01-29 09:56:18
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has asked his current government to resign, vowing that the new government will bring more democracy and reform.